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ecochic wedding dresses

From repurposing your mother's wedding dress to buying one made from peace silk, It is possible to have an amazing and yet earthfriendly wedding dress!!

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This killer heel hides a built-in ballet flat for when your feet start to hurt.

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Beyond Skin makes faux-suede shoes from recycled plastic bottles.

Cupro: a cellulose fiber made from recovered cotton waste.

Khadi: a handspun cloth from India that galvanized a local movement.

Tencel C: a shellfish-derived fiber with skin-renewing properties.

S.Cafe: clothes made from used coffee grounds.

Tapa: handmade cloth from the bark of a mulberry tree.

SeaCell: fabric made from seaweed, fit for a mermaid.

Ahimsa: cruelty-free "peace silk" that makes for good karma.

Tencel: a soft and silky alternative to cotton.

Ingeo: a corn-based fiber that's simply a-maize-ing.

Banana fabric: cast-off fiber spun into gold.

Podex: a fabric by Rachel Rodwell derived from used Nespresso coffee pods.

Recycled Fabric Bohemian Wedding Dress The Beleza Gown by ktjean, ♥

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Marjorie Cullen I wish I knew someone who was getting married. I love this dress and some vintage ones that I "liked".

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Melissa @EmeraldEventsIntl.com I know! This is an amazing dress! I try to steer all my brides and planners in this direction! =o)

1947 wedding dress made from the parachute that saved her groom during WWII

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Evening Dress: Capelet, Belt and Slip Made in France c. 1933

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1930s Ivory/Creme Satin Wedding Dess w/puff sleeves and decorative neckline

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An Edith Head dress. She is quite possibly the best costume designer for film of all time! Her creations from the 30s,40s, and 50s are unrivaled.

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Madeleine Vionnet, 1938. (I think I already pinned this but don't want to miss it if I didn't!)

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Strapless Pink 1950's Ball Gown w/ Ruffles Galore. Fitted elongated bodice with pleated bust and a full, sweeping skirt covered in white lace ruffles.

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Wedding Dress 1938. This looks a lot like mine did!

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Crocheted Gown, 1908, American...I adore this one! B.

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How gorgeous is this? lace wedding gown, c. 1940.

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Vintage Illusion Lace 1950s Couture Wedding Dress Ball Gown Sweetheart Cupcake Sleeveless

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Chanel couture silk lace/tulle dress, circa 1937

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Vintage wedding dresses...ohgosh. ♥

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1930's garden wedding dress

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You can recycle a dress from another era. This feminine 1950s lace, strapless tea length wedding dress has a sheer lace cropped jacket.

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The Charlotte gown is a hemp/silk blend Floral Jacquard Halter gown. The full gathered skirt has a 1 foot train and bustles beautifully. The smooth waist band between the gathered bust and skirt accentuates the small waist, and enhances the silhouette. This gown may be made using the following fabrics: •Hemp/Silk Floral Jacquard •Hemp/Silk Diamond Jacquard •Hemp/Silk Matte woven •Organic Linen •Peace Silk Blend (additional cost)

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Cotton tulle/gold metallic lace evening dress with fishtail train and silver beading, c.1925.

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